Chicago Close: Solid Gains Ahead of USDA

Corn, wheat, and soybean futures all posted solid gains on Thursday as traders positioned ahead of Friday’s USDA supply-and-demand report, while fresh export demand and another sharp jump in crude oil added support.

Cabinet Shuffle Brings New Ontario Ag Minister

Ontario has a new agriculture minister following a cabinet shuffle announced by Premier Doug Ford on Thursday.

Still Slow Going for Saskatchewan Harvest

The Saskatchewan harvest continued to make relatively modest progress this past week and remains well behind normal.

ICE Close: Canola Down; Stocks Reported Higher

Canola futures finished lower on Wednesday, giving back a portion of the previous day’s strong gains.

Maps: Weather Network Sees Drier, Warmer Fall for Much of Canada

A warmer and generally drier fall could provide some much-needed breathing room for Western Canadian farmers after an unusually wet start to harvest.

Better Progress for Manitoba Harvest but Rain Returns

Pea, Lentil Ending Stocks Hit New Highs

Canadian dry pea and lentil stocks ended the 2025-26 marketing year at record highs, while flaxseed inventories increased to the heaviest level since 2023 after much larger crops.

July 31 Canola Stocks Up About 19%

Canadian canola stocks ended the 2025-26 marketing year heavier than a year earlier, boosted by sharp rise in production.

U.S. Spring Wheat Harvest Reaches 86% Done

The U.S. spring wheat harvest continued to advance during the first week of September, with the crop now completely off in South Dakota.

Early U.S. Corn Harvest Progress Ahead of Average

The American corn harvest is underway, with early progress slightly ahead of last year and the five-year average.

Modest Gains for Alberta Harvest

The Alberta harvest made just modest progress over the past week, remaining well behind the normal pace for early September.

ICE Close: Canola Declines Ahead of Holiday Weekend

Canola futures ended lower on Friday, pressured mainly by weakness in the Chicago soy complex and some pre-holiday positioning ahead of the Labour Day weekend.